education + experience + ethics
What sets us apart
When you take a class with Lara, you will get a safe, effective, efficient, fun, high quality, true barre class, backed by:
~ Barre Fitness Alliance Premier Member, Studio Partner, & Continuing Education Partner
~ 55+ years of classical ballet
~ Training in the Vaganova syllabus of ballet
~ Sports Yoga certificate from NESTA
~ 200-hour yoga teacher training certification from YogaRenew
~ E-RYT200 Yoga Alliance & YACEP
~ Human Reformer Pilates
~ Practical Pilates from AFAA
~ Pilates Mat Certification from AFPA
~ Pilates Method Alliance member
~ Group Fitness Certification from AFAA & ACE
~ Personal Training Certification from ACE
~ Aqua Fitness Certification from AEA
~ Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Stretch & Tone Special Populations, Pre/Post-Natal Barre Certifications plus Ballerobica®️ from IBBFA
~ former Master Barre Instructor with IBBFA Barre Certification
~ Barre & Soul Academy (formerly called Barre Guild Academy) & Pure Lotte certified
~ CoreBarreFit trained (through Barre Intensity)
~ Physique57 certified
~ The Dailey Method trained
~ SCW Aqua Barre certified
~ Barre Intensity certified
~ Barre Above certified (Level 1 & 2)
~ the ORIGINAL class certified instructor by theLONDONmethod, approved by Esther Fairfax, daughter of Lotte Berk
~ American Barre Technique certified, Level 1 & Floor Barre Stretch
~ Barre Certified by BarreAmped®️️, BOUNCE trained
~ Callanetics ®️ licensed instructor (first certified in 10 years)
~ Apprentice Essentrics ®️
~ Over 15 years teaching barre- the first barre class in Cheshire, CT USA!
~ Port St. Lucie, FL's only barre class!
You cannot teach a safe, effective, high quality, true barre class without the proper education.
Mission Statement: "To provide a fun, balanced, safe & effective barre fitness class that is accessible to men & women of all ages & abilities."
YoLarates™/Barre On the Go Code of Ethics
- Provide a safe and effective class for all levels of fitness, age, gender, race, and creed.
- Teach and advise within scope of practice.
- Maintain professional boundaries.
- Maintain client confidentiality.
- Direct clients to seek medical attention when necessary.
- Do not discriminate against clients or colleagues on any level.
- Do not intentionally solicit for other barre professionals’ clients.
- Treat clients and colleagues with respect, truth, fairness, and integrity.
- Comply with all applicable business, employment and intellectual property laws.
- Maintain professional appearance and conduct.
- Do not misrepresent skills, training, professional credentials, identity, or services.
- Continue gaining education to enhance skills and knowledge, and to provide the highest quality services to clients.
- Maintain current Group Fitness, Barre, and other international certifications, including, but not limited to those in fitness and nutrition.
- Maintain appropriate insurance.
- Maintain CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
- Maintain appropriate teacher-to-student ratios in all class settings.
The Barre Fitness Alliance
BFA Premier Barre Instructor, Studio Partner, Continuing Education Partner
The Barre Fitness Alliance is to barre what the Yoga Alliance is to yoga. The barre industry finally has a non-profit organization to honor the history of Lotte Berk & barre and to uphold the quality of instruction today and into the future. We are proud to be a founding member of the BFA!
